O'Brien takes over as Texans coach

By KRISTIE RIEKEN , Associated Press

Jan. 3, 201412:06 PM ET

HOUSTON (AP) — Bill O'Brien has been introduced as the third coach in Houston Texans history.

Gene J. Puskar

In this Sept. 7, 2013, photo, Penn State coach Bill O' Brien leads his team onto the field at Beaver Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan in State College, Pa. Two people familiar with the negotiations say O'Brien has reached an agreement to coach the Houston Texans. The people spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement hasn't been made. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

In this Sept. 7, 2013, photo, Penn State coach Bill O' Brien leads his team onto the field at Beaver Stadium for an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan in State College, Pa. Two people familiar with the negotiations say O'Brien has reached an agreement to coach the Houston Texans. The people spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement hasn't been made. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)